Part-Time Early Childhood Teacher for Playgroups

The Bridge Family Center; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with match

3 weeks vacation to start

paid sick time

personal time

diversity days

8 paid holidays

professional development support

Job summary

The Bridge Family Center's Family Resource Center (FRC) in West Hartford, CT is seeking a part-time Teacher (20 hours/week) to lead traveling playgroups during the school year and to provide substitute childcare in the before/after school preschool program.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in early childhood education, strong communication, organization, and cultural sensitivity. Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred and a commitment to community outreach is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Experience working with children and families in an early childhood setting.
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Self-starter and able to take initiative.
• Culturally sensitive.
• Bilingual candidates strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the West Hartford Family Resource Center traveling playgroups.
• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages six weeks – five years.
• Prepare the learning environment, projects and materials needed for each group.
• Understand and communicate early childhood developmental milestones with the families in attendance.
• Interact with and supervise children’s play.
• Establish and maintain collaborative, trusting relationships with the children’s caregivers through open communication and sharing developmental insights.
• Set up and clean up the playgroup spaces.
• Participate in other playgroups, FRC Programs, and before/after care programs as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliable transportation

Self-starter

Bilingual preferred

Highly organized

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The Bridge Family Center's Family Resource Center (FRC) in West Hartford, CT is seeking a part-time Teacher (20 hours/week) to lead traveling playgroups during the school year and to provide substitute childcare in the before/after school preschool program.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in early childhood education, strong communication, organization, and cultural sensitivity. Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred and a commitment to community outreach is essential.